Sarah Burns, LCSW, LISW-CP
Therapist in North Carolina
Sarah Burns is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and struggles with self-esteem.
- License C013688, 15564, 44SC06173200, LICSW127428 · North Carolina, South Carolina, New Jersey, Massachusetts Expires February 2027, December 2026, August 2026, November 2026
- NPI 1023605789 · national registry
- Experience and languages 6+ years in practice English
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About Sarah
Sarah Burns is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and struggles with self-esteem. She writes simply and directly, so conversations are focused and practical. Sarah aims to meet people where they are and build steps that fit daily life.
Sarah uses a blend of approaches to guide sessions, including Gottman Method ideas for relationship patterns, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values, and attachment-informed perspectives to understand long-standing dynamics.
Background and approach
She also draws on cognitive behavioral tools to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Her style is warm and collaborative. Sarah asks questions, listens closely, and helps set small, doable goals.
Sessions may include learning new skills, practicing communication, or trying behavioral experiments between meetings. Sarah holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential and an Independent Social Work licensure with clinical practice recognition. She has six years of professional experience working with a range of life concerns, including trauma, intimacy issues, caregiver stress, and substance-related challenges.
Therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Sarah works from North Carolina and conducts sessions in English.
Credentials
- LCSW (North Carolina)
- License C013688 · expires February 2027
- LISW-CP (South Carolina)
- License 15564 · expires December 2026
- LCSW (New Jersey)
- License 44SC06173200 · expires August 2026
- LICSW (Massachusetts)
- License LICSW127428 · expires November 2026
- NPI
- 1023605789 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Sarah lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Sarah names
- Gottman Method
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
These are the approaches Sarah names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
Online support
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Gottman Method ideas focus on identifying patterns in close relationships and improving communication and connection through practical exercises. This work can help people recognize interaction habits and try clearer, calmer ways of talking with important people in their lives.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that align with their values. ACT is useful for anxiety, stress, and making life changes when avoidance gets in the way.
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at early bonding patterns and how they show up in adult relationships, helping people make sense of why they react the way they do and practice new ways of relating.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist collaborates with each person to pick methods that fit their goals and circumstances. Together they try techniques, check how they feel, and adjust the plan based on what actually helps.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people meet face to face without travel, phone sessions work when bandwidth is low, live chat is helpful for brief check-ins, and text-based messaging supports shorter updates and ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around school, work, caregiving, and other commitments.
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Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns does Sarah address?
Sarah works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, relationship and intimacy-related issues, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, career questions, and coping with life changes.
How does Sarah approach therapy?
The approach is collaborative and practical. She combines Gottman Method ideas, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-informed work, and cognitive behavioral techniques to help people set goals and try small changes.
What is her professional background?
Sarah has six years of experience in clinical social work, helping people with a range of emotional and life challenges, including caregiver stress, addiction concerns, and panic attacks.
What credentials and location are listed?
Sarah holds LCSW and LISW-CP credentials and practices from North Carolina.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work together?
Sessions are offered in English, and she does not work with international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and the subscription model used; sessions run on a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.
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